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Lifeguard Class in Lincoln County Washington
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Lifeguard Class in Lincoln County Washington runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Lincoln County, Washington at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lincoln County, Washington starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Lincoln County, Washington.
The Lifeguard Class in Lincoln County Washington on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Population in Lincoln County sits near 11,738. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. About 1.2% of Lincoln County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Most people book a date in Lincoln County and are working not long after. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Lincoln County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Lincoln County, Washington accept these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Lincoln County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Lincoln County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 public pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Lincoln County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Lincoln County
- Cfanatic Beach
- Davenport Water Park
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Lincoln County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Lincoln County Washington: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lincoln County, Washington?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lincoln County. The county's largest communities are Davenport, Odessa and Wilbur, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in Lincoln County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Lincoln County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Lincoln County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Lincoln County include Cfanatic Beach and Davenport Water Park. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Washington?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Lincoln County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Lincoln County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Davenport (1,775 residents), Odessa (926 residents) and Wilbur (924 residents). Davenport is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
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What is lifeguarding like in Lincoln County?
About 11,738 people live in Lincoln County. That makes it the 35th most populated of the 39 counties in Washington. At 5.1 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 1.2% of the county, 29 square miles, is water. That ranks it 25th of 39 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
Work tends to concentrate in Davenport (1,775), Odessa (926), Wilbur (924), Reardan (679). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Lincoln County
- Beaches and waterfront: Cfanatic Beach
- Pools: Davenport Water Park
Candidates in Lincoln County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Ferry County, Grant County, Okanogan County, Spokane County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Lincoln County Washington?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Lincoln County Washington:
- Cfanatic Beach (beach)
- Davenport Water Park (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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